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Cinnamon vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cinnamon and pound cake

  • Cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, and vitamin K, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B2.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily manganese needs 755% more than pound cake.
  • Cinnamon has 89 times more fiber than pound cake. Cinnamon has 53.1g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
  • Cinnamon is lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2031.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.3%
Contains more IronIron +462.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +707.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15778.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +338.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1735.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +507.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +496.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.2%
Contains more OtherOther +135.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1025.8%
Contains more WaterWater +144.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1127.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4927.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +236.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +153300%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon Pound cake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 0.11mg 755%
Fiber 53.1g 0.6g 210%
Calcium 1002mg 47mg 96%
Iron 8.32mg 1.48mg 86%
Copper 0.339mg 0.042mg 33%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 1.7µg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 3.419g 22%
Fats 1.24g 13.96g 20%
Saturated fat 0.345g 4.811g 20%
Sodium 10mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.249mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.136mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.173mg 13%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.43mg 13%
Magnesium 60mg 8mg 12%
Phosphorus 64mg 140mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.65mg 11%
Choline 11mg 65.6mg 10%
Folate 6µg 42µg 9%
Carbs 80.59g 53.64g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.036mg 9%
Potassium 431mg 149mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin A 15µg 70µg 6%
Calories 247kcal 353kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.485mg 3%
Selenium 3.1µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1.615mg 2%
Protein 3.99g 5g 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.33g 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Cinnamon
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.466g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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